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Children's New Nonfiction Books January 2020
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Serena Williams
by Dan Wetzel
"The third book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"
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Vincent van Gogh
by Patricia Crété
A pocket-sized picture-book introduction to the Post-Impressionist master describes how painful challenges in van Gogh's real life influenced his creative achievements, reputation as a madman and posthumous recognition as an artistic genius.
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Princess Diana
by Claire L'Hor
Learn how British royal and activist Princess Diana became the "People's Princess," remaining forever memorialized in the hearts of people in England and around the world. |
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Pocahontas
by Patricia Crété
Presents an introduction to the Native American teenager, describing how her connection to the colonial settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, still impacts the world today.
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Pablo Picasso
by Patricia Crete
Learn how Pablo Picasso became a revolutionary painter and sculptor, establishing himself as one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. |
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Epic athletes: Alex Morgan
by Dan Wetzel
Published in time for the 219 Women's World Cup, a second entry in the series that began with Stephen Curry draws on the insights of a Yahoo Sports national columnist to trace the remarkable life and international achievements of soccer star Alex Morgan. Simultaneous eBook
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Ada and the number-crunching machine
by Zo Tucker
A picture book story inspired by the childhood of the creator of the world’s first computer program describes how Ada Lovelace’s lifetime love of inventing, math and reading inspired her world-changing achievements. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
by Clémentine V. Baron
An addition to the Pocket Bios series focuses on Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and best known for his dedication to nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience and his efforts to combat racial inequality, winning him the Nobel Peace Prize.
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John F. Kennedy
by Claire L'Hor
Learn how popular American politician John F. Kennedy became the youngest person ever to be elected president of the United States, remaining one of the best-loved American leaders of all time.
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Frida Kahlo
by Al Berenger
Frida Kahlo remains one of the most celebrated painters of her time for her exploration of themes of feminism, gender, class, and race in her artwork and frequent self-portraits. From her childhood struggle with polio, to the traffic accident that left her with chronic pain, to her artistic exploration of herself and her identity, follow this extraordinary woman's life and accomplishments. Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.-- Publisher's description. |
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Joan of Arc
by Albin Quéru
Learn how Roman Catholic saint Joan of Arc's courage led to her being forever memorialized as a great French heroine.
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LeBron James
by Dan Wetzel
"The fifth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"
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Gandhi
by Clémentine V. Baron
"Mahatma Gandhi was the celebrated leader of the Indian independence movement, and an inspiration for many similar movements around the world. Gandhi began his push for nonviolent civil disobedience as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa, eventually bringing the practice to India where he led the Indian National Congress. He is referred to as the Father of the Nation, and remains a symbol of freedom and nonviolence to this day"--Publisher's description
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Anne Frank
by Clémentine V. Baron
A pocket-sized, picture-book introduction to Anne Frank describes how she was forced into hiding to escape persecution during the Holocaust in Germany and kept a diary detailing the years she spent concealed from the Nazis until her tragic arrest and death in a concentration camp.
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Frederick Douglass : voice for justice, voice for freedom
by Frank Murphy
Written with skill-reinforcing text, an introduction to the civil rights achievements of the iconic abolitionist includes coverage of his early experiences as a child slave, his pursuit of an education and his influential writings on injustice and inequality. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Stephen Curry
by Dan Wetzel
A debut entry in a graphic-novel biography series by the Yahoo Sports national columnist traces the life and career of the NBA All-Star while revealing how he was told as a kid he would never be talented enough to be a professional athlete. Simultaneous eBook
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Buddha
by Patricia Crété
Explores the life of Gautama Buddha and the founding of Buddhism
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Tom Brady
by Dan Wetzel
An uplifting portrait of the five-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Most Valuable Player chronicles his rise from a backup quarterback at the University of Michigan to one of the biggest stars in NFL history. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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This promise of change : one girl's story in the fight for school equality
by Jo Ann Allen Boyce
A versed account shares the firsthand experiences of one of the young people who made history by joining 11 other African American students to integrate Central High School in 1956 Little Rock, describing how it felt to be rendered a civil rights spokesperson in the face of daunting national protests.
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Muhammad Ali
by Claire L'Hor
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the famous professional boxer and activist traces his inspiring story from his childhood growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, to his amateur boxing training that began at the age of 12, to his achievements within the professional boxing ring and beyond as a conscientious objector.
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Harry Potter Origami
by Scholastic Inc.
BookExperience the Wizarding World like never before with this deluxe, 112-page origami guidebook! Packed with step-by-step instructions, fans can learn to fold fifteen unique origami pieces, including objects, creatures, and settings straight from the films of Harry Potter! Annotation
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Truth or lie : presidents!
by Erica S Perl
Presented in an engaging question-and-answer format, a skill-building reader combines whimsically altered historical photos with smile-inducing presidential trivia while inviting readers to determine which facts are true or false. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Red Riding Hood
by Beatrix Potter
Written more than a century ago but never illustrated, a lesser-known Beatrix Potter dark adaptation of the “Little Red Riding Hood” classic combines the writer’s signature voice with evocative artwork by the award-winning illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Illustrations.
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The Pear Tree
by Luli Gray
A retelling of a cultural folktale by the award-winning author of Falcon’s Egg finds elderly Esperanza trapping Señor Death in her magical pear tree before discovering that the end of death does not mean the end of suffering. Illustrations.
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Weird but true Christmas : 300 festive facts to light up the holidays
by National Geographic Society
A treasury of Christmas-themed facts, stats, trivia and traditions includes entries that consider how Santa's reindeer are probably all female, how artificial snow is sometimes made out of seaweed and that "Jingle Bells" was the first carol to be sung in space. Simultaneous.
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